Cleaning Used Baby Toys

Find out how to wash and disinfect toys safely so they are ready for playtime.

Cleaning used baby toys.

In that case you can spot clean plush toys using dish soap and a wet cloth. Disinfect with a chlorine bleach solution of one tablespoon of bleach to one gallon of water. Clorox or lysol wipes. Rinse well in cool water.

Diluted bleach is a safe and inexpensive way to disinfect baby toys. Then clean the toy by wiping it with a soft cloth or an old toothbrush. However it is never safe to wash any electrical toy that can be plugged in by submerging it or placing it in soap and water. Check the label as some toys can be popped in the washing machine but others need washing by hand.

Updated 8 april 2020. Baby toys may look fun and harmless but without regular cleaning they can fast become a breeding ground for germs. How to clean baby toys. To clean baby toys machine wash and dry any plush toys unless the label says not to.

Toys such as plastic blocks infant rattles and teethers can easily be cleaned in the sink using dish soap and warm water. Read our top tips on how to clean second hand or used baby toys. Even toys that include batteries with lights and sounds should not be cleaned in soap and water. Scrub any tough stains you encounter with baking soda dish soap and vinegar.

Clean non absorbent toys with soapy water rinse with clear water and wipe dry with disposable paper towels. Now to disinfect the toys spray the toys with a 50 50 mix of rubbing alcohol and water and let them stand for a minute. To clean plastic wooden or metal toys wipe them down with soap and water. And as every parent knows many of these much loved toys will often spend a lot of time in their little ones mouths which means keeping them germ free is essential.

A cloth wet with a a 3 hydrogen peroxide solution. Lay out toys to air dry.